Dr. I. Stephanie Boyce FKC, FRSA: “So for the first time, the UK has its first woman chancellor.”Justice News247

Women in Leadership

So for the first time, the UK has its first woman chancellor. The latest statistics tell us that a total of 264 women

have been elected to the House of Commons in this week’s general election;

women now make up 41% of elected members of parliament.

But yet, our laws continue to fail women. If you are female the justice system treats you more harshly than men, you are more likely to be sent to prison.

Health: Not enough focus is placed on women-specific issues like miscarriage or menopause.

Disabled women face the highest pay gap at 35% compared to non-disabled men.

Education: Women are much more likely to go to university than men.

However, after graduation, men are more likely to be in ‘highly skilled’ employment, with average earnings

around 9% higher than female earnings one year after graduation.

Housing: Women struggle to access safe, secure, and affordable housing and are more likely to live in temporary housing.

There are also far too many cases where women’s voices have not been listened to.

Disparities in wages and salaries, benefits, and pensions continue to contribute to the growing inequality in this country.

Women have borne the brunt of austerity measures.

Growth, change, cuts—whichever word we use, it is better outcomes and greater success for individuals, families, and communities that must be delivered.

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